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This was a frightening experience for the victim, who has understandably been left shaken by the incident

Det Insp Jonathan Groenen

Investigating officer, Det Insp Jonathan Groenen of Force CID based at Newbury Police Station, said: “This was a frightening experience for the victim, who has understandably been left shaken by the incident.

“I would appeal to anyone who recognises the detailed description of the offender and, or her vehicle to contact police immediately.

“Incidents such as these are extremely rare events and I would like to reassure the community that we are conducting a thorough investigation to find out what happened.”

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Owen Road, Newbury, where the attempted abduction took place

Officers will be conducting extra patrols in the area.

The shocking incident comes less than a week after another woman attempted to abduct a toddler from a park in the West Midlands, despite the child’s mother present.

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Police have issued an appeal after the attempted abduction

Luckily she managed to fight off the snatcher but sustained minor injuries in doing so.

Anyone with information can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.